The UT Arlington Mavericks (2-0) square off against the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders (2-1) at the College Park Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at UT Arlington Mavericks Free Prediction
The Islanders are hoping for a better outcome after their 76-69 loss to the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros in their last contest. UT Rio Grande Valley’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The Vaqueros had a rate of 8.8, while the Islanders posted a mark of 16.0. Tony Lewis was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The last time the Mavericks took the floor, they beat the UNI Panthers, 74-65. The Mavericks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.6 vs. 14.3) and had a much better free throw rate (0.451 vs. 0.321). With 11 points and 11 rebounds, UT Arlington’s Edric Dennis had a good performance.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of UT Arlington. Since last season, UT Arlington ranks 284th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.2 percent), while the gambling defense of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has forced the 21st-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.2 percent). Also, the Islanders rank 315th in offensive efficiency (99.0), while the Mavericks rank 58th in defensive efficiency (99.1).
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at UT Arlington Mavericks ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UT Arlington ranks 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 325th (15.6).
The Mavericks rank 38th in assists per game (15.9) while the Islanders rank 278th (11.4).
UT Arlington averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 261st in steals allowed per game (7.3).
The Mavericks rank 21st in rebounds per game (39.2) while the Islanders rank 154th (35.7).
UT Arlington ranks 64th in blocks per game (4.1) while Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ranks 96th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).
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